Belkin Wemo Insight Switch Smart Plug

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 642 reviews of Belkin Wemo Insight Switch Smart Plug. The average rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average rating of 3.6/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design. The size is also appreciated. Comments are divided on the price, and there are some critical opinions about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Belkin Wemo Insight Switch Smart Plug is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 67/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Belkin Wemo Insight Switch Smart Plug

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of Belkin Wemo Insight Switch Smart Plug from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.6/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the size. The price is also mentioned favorably. Views about the design and reliability are mixed.

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74% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Belkin Wemo Insight Switch Smart Plug

alaTest has collected and analyzed 420 user reviews of Belkin Wemo Insight Switch Smart Plug from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size. The design also gets good feedback. Opinions are divided on the price, while many are negative about the reliability.

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64% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Ry Crist (cnet.com)

Ease into home automation with Belkin's WeMo Switch + Motion

If it has a plug, then Belkin and IFTTT can make it smarter.

The Belkin WeMo Switch + Motion's relatively low price, lack of a subscription fee, and plug-and-play simplicity will appeal to many budding home automators.

IFTTT automations weren't quite as reliable as we'd like, and it was a challenge to find ones that we'd actually use regularly.

The Belkin WeMo Switch + Motion is a fun, wallet-friendly step toward the long-promised home automation revolution.

Jul, 2018

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Belkin WeMo Insight Switch

Are those extras worth the $10 price premium? The smaller housing is more visually appealing than the original. For many people that alone will be enough. The energy consumption tracking won't be useful for everyone, but thanks to IFTTT, I can see...

A smaller plastic housing and new power usage tracking on Belkin's WeMo Insight Switch bring greater visual appeal and usefulness to Belkin's already winning entry-level smart-home power plug line.

Setup remains a hassle, it's still large enough to block adjacent outlets, and reliance on IFTTT for advanced programming functions means you'll need to bounce between two different apps to get the most out of the Switch.

Despite a few usability quirks, Belkin's WeMo Insight Switch only improves on the simple, low-risk formula that made Belkin's original programmable WeMo Switch so appealing as a home automation starting point.

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Rachel Cericola (thewirecutter.com)

The Best Smart Switch

The easy-to-use, widely compatible Belkin WeMo Insight Switch is the best smart switch outlet adapter to plug in and get you started with smart-home automation.

After spending a lot of time plugging in, unplugging, and flipping switches and punching in Wi-Fi passwords we’ve come to the conclusion that if you want to control devices remotely, the Belkin WeMo Insight Switch is your best bet. It’s compact,...

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by : Catherine Hood (trustedreviews.com)

Belkin WeMo Insight Switch

The Belkin WeMo Insight Switch is the successor to the existing Belkin WeMo Switch – a Wi-Fi-enabled smart plug that lets you remotely control your home devices from your phone, set custom rules and receive status notifications. The WeMo Insight Switch...

A simple, useful entry point to home automation.

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Ry Crist (cnet.co.uk)

Belkin WeMo Switch + Motion review

Belkin's WeMo home automation products offer the ability to control your home electronics from anywhere, and the WeMo Switch + Motion might be the most attractive package of the bunch. If it has a plug, you can plug it into the WeMo -- a lamp, a...

The Belkin WeMo Switch + Motion's relatively low price, lack of a subscription fee, and plug-and-play simplicity will appeal to many budding home automators.

IFTTT automations weren't quite as reliable as we'd like, and it was a challenge to find ones that we'd actually use regularly.

The Belkin WeMo Switch + Motion is a fun, wallet-friendly step toward the long-promised home automation revolution.

Sep, 2013

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Software is buggy. It has one job and can't do it

Ok app, insight into usage

Doesn't understand daylight savings time. Can't turn on when setting on or off using sunrise or sunset. Lot's of bugs with the iOS app. They need to spend a lot more time on the software side

Apr, 2015

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

I was pleasantly suprised

If I'm truly honest with myself I probably purchased one of these to see it fail.But so far I am very impressed. It does what it says it does, it doesn't get hot and it is a great way to see what is using up the power.In fact, if they are ever...

Mar, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Update upgrading to 4 Stars

Belkin thanks for the fast response. Seems to work best with a manual switch. Our fan with a digital interface can only be turned off with the WEMO where as our old fan with the mechanical switch can be toggled ON/OFF. Liking it the more I use it. The...

Same as above

Same as before

Aug, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good Idea still needs to mature

I chatted with Tech Support, very nice but not much help. It appeared the WEMO was connected to my wireless router but after 30 seconds It would turn off an try to discover other wireless networks. I discovered on my own that the Acceskey/password was...

Nice way to track energy usage.Can turn stuff ON/OFF when away from home. If appears that Belkin is updating the APP on a regular basis

Setup more difficult than you would be lead to believe from their quick start Guide. Firmware/APP could use some more work

Aug, 2014

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Consumer review (homedepot.com)

Amazingly simple and effective

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Oct, 2015

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